17 year old charged with assaulting prison officer at Wetherby Young Offender Institution

The alleged incident happened last June.

Wetherby YOI
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 11th May 2026

A 17 year old boy is due in court accused of assaulting a prison guard at Wetherby Young Offender Institution.

The incident is alleged to have happened in June 2025, resulting in the officer being treated for injuries.

He is due before Leeds Magistrates' Court tomorrow (May 12) and is currently being held behind bars.

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